ASP Domain 9: Legal

A utility contractor's employee suffers an amputation at 9:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The supervisor knows the OSHA Area Office is closed and proposes leaving a voicemail on the office answering machine, faxing the office, or emailing it. Which method is acceptable under the rule?

1. A.Fax the Area Office a written description so a timestamp documents the report
2. B.Leave a detailed message on the Area Office answering machine and follow up on Monday
3. C.Report using the 800 number or the reporting application on OSHA's public Web site
4. D.Send an email to the Area Director, which counts as a report once delivered

An employee asks to see her own medical records. The employer's physician believes that direct access to information about a specific diagnosis of a terminal illness in the file could be detrimental to her health. What may the employer lawfully do?

1. A.Refuse access to the entire medical record until the employee obtains a court order
2. B.Destroy the portion of the record containing the diagnosis
3. C.Release the information only to the employee's supervisor
4. D.Deny direct access to that information only and offer access through a designated representative with specific written consent

A company's written injury reporting procedure requires employees to report any injury within one hour of the shift ending, and the company awards a monthly bonus to crews with no reported injuries. Several employees say they avoid reporting minor injuries because they fear losing the bonus. Under the recordkeeping employee-involvement requirements, how should this procedure be judged?

1. A.It is reasonable, because only the one-hour reporting time limit affects compliance
2. B.It is reasonable as long as employees were informed of how to report
3. C.It is not reasonable if it would deter or discourage a reasonable employee from accurately reporting an injury or illness
4. D.It is reasonable, because the employer established a written procedure